LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — The Limestone County Economic Development Association (LCEDA) has received a Workforce Invest Grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to enhance training and education initiatives.
“The Limestone Couny Economic Development Association is honored to receive the Workforce Invest Grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority,” said Limestone County Economic Development Association President & CEO Bethany Shockney. “This funding will enhance our ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce development through education and training, ensuring that our local businesses and industries have access to a highly skilled talent pool.”
This program aims to address workforce development challenges by offering scholarships for short-term certificates in healthcare and manufacturing. The scholarships are targeted at various groups, including veterans, single parents, low-income individuals, English language learners, and those without a high school diploma or GED.
Those interested in applying for the scholarships can contact Limestone County Churches Involved, Inc. (LCCI) at (256) 262-0271 or visit their office at 201 N. Jefferson St., Athens during the week from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Applications can also be submitted online.
“TVA Economic Development is committed to our communities. Workforce Invest allows us to invest in programs that address the specific workforce and education needs at a local level. Each project funded provides needed training to residents while also filling the needs of industry. We are proud to support our local economic development partners,” said John Bradley, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for TVA.
